The Homes for Horses Coalition is dedicated to ending horse slaughter and other forms of equine abuse while promoting growth, collaboration and professionalism in the equine rescue and protection community.

We are a group of professionals working together to actively promote the welfare and protection of horses and other equines. By working to end horse slaughter and other forms of equine cruelty, provide care and homes to horses in need, advance the highest operating standards for equine rescue and retirement homes and promote responsible horse ownership, the Homes for Horses Coalition is actively engaged in improving the lives of America’s equines.

Many of the coalition’s members operate equine care facilities while others are involved in government policy affecting horses and other equines. We also partner with other professionals in the field, including breeders, trainers and veterinarians. The cumulative expertise of our group puts the Homes for Horses Coalition in a unique position to advocate for equines from a highly informed perspective that, most importantly, always puts the welfare of equines above commercial interests. 

The Homes for Horses Coalition believes that: Every horse has intrinsic value and deserves humane treatment at all stages in life.    The horse industry, including the equine veterinary medical profession, has an obligation to promote responsible horse breeding, ownership and care.    Horse owners have a responsibility to provide high-quality, long-term care for their horses.    All horses deserve a humane end to life and that horse slaughter is neither humane nor acceptable.

Another Success Story: This is Markie, a mare who was rescued by Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue from the New Holland (PA) livestock auction, where she as slated for slaughter. She is now a champion show jumper.  Interested in adopting a horse like Markie? Click here for a list of groups that adopt horses out.